Habtamu C. Fantahun CV

Habtamu Chekol Fantahun

Plant Physiologist and Eco-physiologist

Addis Ababa University

NAME

HABTAMU CHEKOL FANTAHUN (MSc)

THE APPLICANT’S CURRENT WORK SITE AND POSITION

Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management

College of Natural Science

Addis Ababa University,

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Address of the Applicant’s

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Mobile: 251-911-955604

2015

Address: Email: [email protected]; Mobile: 251911955604; P.O.Box: 28368

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CURRICULUM VITAEPERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Habtamu Chekol Fantahun

Date of Birth: 25 January, 1984; Gender: Male

Marital Status: Single

City of Birth: Addis Ababa ; Nationality: Ethiopian

Identity Card Number (Passport): EP2429802 ; Date of Issue: 19 November, 2012

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2011/12-2012/13: Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Master of Science in Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management (Specialized at

Plant Physiology and Ecophsiology)

2001/02-2004/5: Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.

Bachelor Degree in Biology

1996/97-1999/2000: Menelik II Senior Secondary School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

High School (9-12)

1988/89-1995/96: Menelik II Primary School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Primary Level (1-8)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan, 2016 to Present: Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and

University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.






Lecturer and research expert of Physiology and Ecophysiology the Department of

Plant Biology and Biodiversity Managements and Plant Ecophysiology;

Leading thematic research group of the Native Tree Propagation and biodiversity

Management;

Research coordinator of the litter decomposition of Ethiopians native trees; and

Research coordinates and PhD candidate of coffee root physiology and flower

induction.

2012/13-2015/16: Metahara Sugar Factory, Metahara, Ethiopia.

Sugarcane tissue culture laboratory, team leader and senior expert;

Sugarcane nutrient media preparation, senior expert;

Sugarcane green and lath house, senior expert;

Sugar cane propagation and preparation, team coordinator;

Cane planting and cultivation, team member;

Forest and environmental protection, team coordinator; and

Merti orange farm, technical assistance.

2006/7-2010/11: Magic Carpet School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Teaching biology at high school levels (9-12 Grades).

Preparing and presenting reports of monthly teaching activities.

Evaluating and presenting students progress academically and behaviorally.

Participating on different conferences/trainings related to education.

Leading and participating biology and environment clubs.

Motivating and guiding students in any aspect.

Organizing visits and field trips.






2005/6-2006/7: Royal Academy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Teaching Biology and Chemistry (5-10 Grades).

Head of Nature club.

Participating in different conferences/trainings related to education.

Teacher’s representative.

INVOLVED AND PREPARED SEMINARS AT METAHARA SUGAR FACTORY

Irrigation managements of metahara sugar factory through furrow systems;

(Metahara sugar factory with research team)

Advanced application of fertilizers for best sugar cane management systems;


Newly involved planting technologies of sugar cane; (Metahara sugar factory,

Habtamu Chekol)

Effective earthning-up of cultivation lands for suitable growth of sugar cane;


Breeding of newly introduced seed cane varieties through tissue culture

technologies and conventional methods; (Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu

Chekol)

The growth response of and ecological importance of Podocarpus falcatus;

(Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol)

The genetic diversity of saccaharum officinarum L.; (Metahara sugar factory,

Habtamu Chekol) and

Pests and disease prevention mechanisms of Citrus sinensis at Merti orange

farm. (Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol)






DESIGNED AND FACILITATED PROJECTS

Climate, community and biodiversity composition and protection at metahara

sugar factory: project design proposal for afforestation and restoration;


Phyto-technologies for the treatment of wastages and contaminated soils at

Metahara sugar factory; (Habtamu Chekol)

Mechanisms of eradicating Prosopis juiliflora at metahara sugar factory;

(Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol) and

Increasing orange fruit sweetness and new fertilizer application protocols at

Merti orange farm. (Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol)

PREPARED MANUALS AND PROTOCOLS

General Description, Requirement and Techniques of Tissue Culture and

Tissue Culture Laboratory; (Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol) (Still

working on it!)

Steps on the working protocols of Metahara Sugarcane Tissue Culture

Laboratory: Technical Laboratory Activities on the Production of Sugarcane

Plantlets; (Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol)

Guide to the Best Sugar Cane Agricultural Practices; (Metahara

sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol) (Still working on it!)

Basic Principles and Mechanisms for the Preparation of Seed Cane Sources;







General Overview and Specific Manual for the Production of Quality Oranges

at Metahara Sugar Factory; (Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol)

Climate, Community and Biodiversity Composition and Protection at Metahara

Sugar Factory: Project Design Proposal for Afforestation and Restoration;

(Metahara sugar factory, Habtamu Chekol) and

Phyto-Technologies for the Treatment of Wastages and

Contaminated Soils at Metahara Sugar Factory; (Metahara sugar

factory, Habtamu Chekol) (Still working on it!)

TRAININGS AND ACTIVITIES

2012/13-2015/16: Metahara Sugar Factory

Structural and physiological responses of tissue cultured Sugar cane varieties;

Tissue culture standardization techniques and equipment maintenance;

Motivational, Balanced Score Card and Kaizen trainings.

2011/12-2012/13: Addis Ababa University

Student’s representative;

Participating in different seminars and forums; and

2001/02-2004/5: Jimma University

Member and participate on community based training programs (CBTP); and

Student’s representative.

1996/97-1999/2000: Menelik II Senior Secondary School

Member and participate in Nature and Heritage Club.






MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACADEMIES

Member of the Biological Society of Ethiopia since 1990 and served as President 1996-

2000

Fellow of the Academia scientists association

THESIS AND PROJECT WORKS

Thesis:

Title: Measuring the Extent of Restoration using Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae) as a

Bioassay Plant

Projects:

Uses and Impacts of Foliar spray of Iron on Certain Agricultural Crops;

Measuring and Identifying the Photosynthetic Rate of Cordia africana Lam.

(Boraginaceae) at Different Distances from Green House, at Addis Ababa

University;

Comparing the Growth Performances of Stecklings and Seedlings of Juniperus

procera Endl. (Cupressaceae) under Green House Conditions; and

Floristic Composition, Distribution and Abundance of Vascular Plants in Suba-

Menagesha Forest, Central Ethiopia;






ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS

Measuring the Extent of Restoration using Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae) as a bioassay plant

This study was undertaken as part of the ongoing biological restoration efforts at the “Center for Indigenous Trees

Propagation and Biodiversity Development in Ethiopia” (50-55 Km west of Addis Ababa, 09°01'188" N;

038°21'566" E). The main objective of the study was to measure extent of restoration over a degraded landscape

using Coffea arabica L. as a bioassay plant. In order to measure this, the phrase “Restoration Bioassay” was

coined for coffee plants which were established beneath Acacia abyssinica, Croton macrostachyus and Euclea

divinorum. All the vegetative and reproductive responses were quantified on randomly selected 3 to 5 year-old

coffee plants. Through this study, it was found that mean number of nodes, leaves, leaf area as well as internode

lengths were significantly (P<0.05) greater for coffee plants established and maintained for 3-4 years beneath the

A. abyssinica shades, compared to those beneath the C. macrostachyus and E. divinorum shades. Further, key

physiological and/or economic indices such as number of fruiting nodes (P<0.01) , berries per node (P<0.05),

mature red berry harvest per plant (P<0.01), fresh weight of berries (P<0.001), size (P<0.001) and weight

(P<0.05) of beans, bean - berry weight ratio (P<0.001), weight per 1000 beans (P<0.001) as well as coffee yield

(g/tree) (P<0.01) were all significantly (P<0.05) higher in coffee plants grown under A. abyssinica than those

grown under either C. macrostachyus or E. divinorum. Significant (P<0.001) differences in the number of flower

buds and flowers were observed between the control and treatment groups in coffee plants where GA3 levels of

100, 250 and 350 mg l-1 were sprayed on the leaves. Soil analyses results yielded significant (P<0.05) differences

and compared to the non-restoring adjacent sites, the levels of available phosphorous, total nitrogen and organic

carbon were found to be 54, 39 and 56 % higher, respectively, in the sites that were in the process of restoration.

This study showed that restoring native trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses over a degraded landscape restores

keystone natural resources with far-reaching positive consequences on economic growth, food security,

biodiversity, and livelihood restoration. We, therefore, recommend that landscape restoration using native trees

and shrubs must be scaled-up widely throughout the nation.






SKILLS

Computer skills:

Dos, Window 2000/Xp, Window 2003/Xp, Window 2006/Xp, Window 2007/Xp,

Window 2008/Xp, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power point, Publisher, Access),

Internet explorer, SPSS, Sigma plot, Matlab and R Software’s, Adobe Photoshop CSE3,

PDF converter and creator, Adobe Acrobat professional 6.0, Text editing and advanced

editing, and so many computer operations and applications skill.

Languages:

Amharic (Native): Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading (Advanced); and

English: Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading (Advanced)

Other skills:

Best communication, leadership, social skills and administrative ability.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Distinction award from Addis Ababa University (MSc) (Grade point: 3.79)

Great distinction award from Menelik II Senior Secondary School (Grade point: 3.6)

INTERESTS

Researching on any plant molecular, physiological and eco-physiological aspects;

Solving problems and teaching on various plant physiological and molecular fields;

Working and participating on ecosystem and species restoration activities;

Survey on the various plant biodiversity of Ethiopia;

Performing on activities that can solves the constrains of key natural (water, soil and air)

resources;






Reading books, articles and journals related with general features of Botanical and

Environmental Sciences;

Participating in any seminars related with conservation of environments and indigenous

plants of Ethiopia; and

Participating and performing on various trainings/conferences that can improve the

economic growth, food security, biodiversity, and livelihood restoration of Ethiopia.

REFERENCES

Prof. Legesse Negash: Plant Physiologist, Addis Ababa University.

Phone: 251-911-216875

Prof. Masresha Fetene: Plant Physiologist, Addis Ababa University.

Phone: 251-935-987641

Ato Edris Yusuf: Team Leader, Metahara Research and Training Center.

Phone: 251-910-149315






DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORDS

1. SECOND DEGREE (MSc) DEPLOMA






2. SECOND DEGREE TRANSCRIPT






3. FIRST DEGREE DIPLOMA

All the above described back ground education, work experiences and documents are mine and

true.

Thank you for reading with best regards!

Identification Identity card number (Passport): EP2429802 ;

Date of Issue: 19 November, 2012

Date of Expiry: 18 November, 2017


















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